Why This Must Be Read: Serenity's crew raises Zoe and Wash's daughter, just as it should be. Wash's presence is palpable throughout the story, despite his bodily absence, and the crew's love for each other infuses every conversation.

Why This Must Be Read: Zoe isn't much of a talker, and I love how this fic takes that characterization and runs with it, letting her show her love for her husband in her own way. Wash's appreciation is, of course, quite vocal.